More than a month after building regulations agencies were notified about a structure under construction, which is being built in violation to Lagos State building code, there has not been positive reaction from Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the New Town Development Agency (NTDA) to stop work. The two agencies were notified about the status of the building and both agencies pledged to look into the infraction, but surprisingly, construction work continued on the building. xBut over a month ago now, the builder returned to site and continued the building work without an adjustment to the infraction identified, for which reason the building sealed earlier. “The work of LASBCA is well defined and it is such an important task in ensuring that building structures keep to acceptable standards. This prevents poor construction work, building collapse and other unwholesome practices that have been causes of many disasters resulting at times in avoidable fatalities.

Source: The Guardian April 27, 2021 04:29 UTC